Sandvikens IF · Sandviken, Sweden
Jernvallen is a soccer venue located in Sandviken, Sweden, with a seating capacity of 7,000. It is home to Sandvikens IF, who compete in Superettan. Jernvallen is one of 59 venues in Sweden tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 11th among Superettan stadiums by capacity.
Jernvallen in Sandviken holds the unique distinction of being the northernmost stadium ever to host FIFA World Cup matches, having welcomed two games during the 1958 tournament when 20,000 spectators packed its grounds. Today this more intimate 7,000-capacity venue continues to serve as a beloved football stadium, offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of World Cup history in an unexpectedly remote Swedish setting. For football enthusiasts and sports historians alike, it's a pilgrimage site that combines the charm of small-town Sweden with genuine international sporting heritage.
